poor as Job's turkey
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Synonym of poor as Job.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “poor as Job's turkey” mean?
Synonym of poor as Job.
Is “poor as Job's turkey” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.